Master of Science
General Studies Graduate Program

CURRICULUM

The Master of Science (M.S.) in the Education: General Studies degree is offered in two tracks.  Track I is for licensed teachers and Track II is for those who wish to pursue a study of education that does not lead to or require certification.  Both tracks are available with thesis and non-thesis options.  The degree has 32 credits that must include course work in educational foundations, scholarly tools, curriculum and instruction, and an independent project (995), an independent study (997) or a thesis (998).  The degree also has the option of 9 credits of work in either a minor or a cognate.

For further information about the Track II program see http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/efr/generalstudies.html

Program of Study:
Track I (for licensed teachers)
6 credits in Educational Foundations:
EFR 500	Foundations of Educational Thought – required	3cr
	Foundations choice
6 credits in scholarly tools:
Recommended:
EFR 509	Introduction to Educational Research	3 cr
T&L 569	Action Research	2 cr
Other options include the following:
EFR 510	Qualitative Research Methods	3 cr
EFR 511	Curriculum and Program Evaluation	3 cr
EFR 512	Educational Tests and Measurements	3 cr
EFR 515	Statistics I	3 cr
EFR 591	Readings: Educational Research	1-4 cr
EFR 592	Individual Research in Education	1-4 cr
T&L 596	Individual Research: General Studies	1-4 cr
6 credits in Curriculum & Instruction
Recommended:
T&L 540	Theories & Philosophies of Curriculum	3 cr
T&L 542	Models of Teaching	3 cr
Other options include the following:
T&L 538	Supervision of Student Teaching	2 cr
T&L 550	Introduction to Learning & Behavior Problems
T&L 591	Readings: General Studies
T&L 593	Independent Projects: General Studies	1-4 cr
Special Education (SPED) courses
T&L options are several

A 9-credit minor is selected in a subject in which the student has 20 undergraduate credits and is a subject in which UND offers a masters degree. The minor must be signed by the Chair of the department in which it is earned.

A 9-credit cognate is a collection of courses that broadly support the major.  Cognate credits may derive from various departments and may include courses from the 300 and 400 level (at UND only).  Students who are language, social studies, science, or middle school teachers often have cognates instead of minors.  A cognate is not named.

A program of study is designed jointly between the adviser and the student and is submitted to the Graduate School after the student has been enrolled for one semester.  The form is signed by the student and the adviser.

The proposal for a Scholarly Project (TL 995), and Independent Study (997) or a Thesis (TL 998) must be signed by the adviser and submitted to the Graduate School the semester before graduation.

 

Master of Education (Secondary Focus)
The Master of Education (M. Ed.) degree, with an emphasis in secondary education, is awarded by departments that offer secondary teaching majors. Students who are interested in earning this degree should contact the General Studies coordinator, in the Department of Teaching & Learning or the graduate director of the department that offers the secondary teaching major.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

TL538 Supervision of Student Teaching. 2 credits. For supervisors and directors of student teaching in colleges and cooperating schools. Principles and practices on how to provide the most beneficial experiences for student teachers.

TL540 Theories and Philosophies of Curriculum in Schools. 3 credits. This course explores the historical development of the K-12 curriculum, the philosophical and theoretical aspects applied to curriculum, and the social conditions that impact curriculum.

TL542 Models of Teaching. 3 credits. This course focuses on various models of teaching: social interaction, information-processing, inquiry and behavioral. The purpose of the course is to provide teachers with a variety of instructional models related to meaningful learning experiences for students.

TL569 Action Research. 3 credits. Prerequisite: graduate status. The study of the philosophy and methods of action research. Emphasis is focused on analysis of and reflection on one’s teaching for the purpose of improvements in student learning. S

TL591 Readings in Education. 1 to 4 credits. Prerequisites: Consent of advisor and instructor. Designed primarily for advanced graduate students. May be repeated for different topics.

TL593 Independent Projects. 1-4 credits.

TL596 Individual Research in Education. 1 to 4 credits. Prerequisites: Consent of advisor and instructor. May be repeated.

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Last Updated: 4/24/09